Midfielder Alberto Aquilani joined Liverpool from AS Roma last summer for $31 million as a replacement for Xabi Alonso, but he struggled to break into the first team because of problems with his fitness and form.

William Gallas is close to joining Tottenham on a one-year contract, two months after leaving Spurs' fierce north London rival Arsenal. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says the former Arsenal captain will have a medical examination Friday.

Internazionale moved into first place in the Italian league Sunday, getting two goals Hernan Crespo in a 4-3 win over Chievo Verona. Meanwhile, Everton maintained its unbeaten start in the English Premier League season with a 1-1 tie at Newcastle.